Blinken commented on Russia’s new attack on the Kharkiv region: the US admitted a mistake that led to losses
IN interview CBS News Blinken commented on Russia’s new offensive on the Kharkiv region. He stated that the US is concerned about the intensity of the fighting, but believes in Ukraine’s ability to defend its territory.
“I convinced that Ukraine will be able to effectively hold the front line in the east, will be able to continue to use the advantages achieved in the Black Sea… And also keep Russian forces under the crosshairs, including in Crimea, so that it will be more difficult for them to continue this aggression. We are providing weapons for this, but now is a difficult time“, said the state secretary.
However, this week the United States announced the second package of military aid to Ukraine worth $400 million. Despite this, the Secretary of State noted that the United States has begun to allocate aid that should reach the Ukrainian front as soon as possible.
“This week alone, we withdrew about $400 million for defense equipment for Ukraine from the supplementary budget. So we are doing our best to provide this assistance as soon as possible. Europeans do the same”, Blinken emphasized.
The US representative added that the assistance from his country will continue.
“And if Putin thinks he can overpower Ukraine, overpower its supporters, he is wrongBlinken emphasized.
The American official is sure that, despite the strengthening of the Russian offensive, Ukraine will be able to maintain its positions in the east, and will also exert pressure in other areas, in particular in the Black Sea.
